Magistracy and internal security challenge in the administration of criminal justice in contemporary Nigeria

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Title:	Magistracy and internal security challenge in the administration of criminal justice in contemporary Nigeria
Authors:	Yerima, Timothy F. Hammed, Hanafi A.
Year:	2014
Periodical:	East African Journal of Peace and Human Rights (ISSN 1021-8858)
Volume:	20
Issue:	1
Pages:	91-120
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Nigeria
Subjects:	judges criminal courts administration of justice
Abstract:	It is difficult to over-estimate the tremendous and significant contributions Magistrates Courts make in the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria. Aside the fact that they are a permanent part of the justice system, they sit each and every day, thereby helping in making communities safer and more secured. The focus of this article is to consider the operation of magistracy in this period of internal security challenge in Nigeria. The article clarifies the concept of security and points out the obligation of the state to protect life, property and security of its citizens; and the reciprocal duty of the citizens to respect and obey the laws promulgated by the state arising from the social contract. The article further considers the challenges of effective magistracy in this period of internal security challenge in Nigeria which needs to be tackled to make Magistrates' Courts operate efficiently and effectively. At the tail of the article, some suggestions are proffered. Notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract]